Why Is The Office On The Beach Closed? Cabo’s Most Famous Beach Restaurant

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It’s an unusual and jarring sight for any traveler walking down the golden sands of Medano Beach in September. You pass the bustling resorts and lively bars, heading for that iconic, can’t-miss spot where colorful tables and chairs spill out onto the sand. But when you arrive at the most famous beach restaurant in all of Los Cabos, The Office on the Beach, you’re met with an eerie quiet. The music is off, the kitchens are dark, and the chairs are all stacked away.

The immediate thought for many is one of panic: “Is it closed for good? Did I miss my chance to experience a legend?”

Here at The Cabo Sun, we’re here to tell you: don’t worry. The closure is not only temporary, it’s a long-standing Cabo tradition that signals the unique rhythm of the town.

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The September Siesta: A Well-Earned Break

The simple truth is that The Office on the Beach, along with its famous and equally beloved sister restaurant, Edith’s, closes every single year for a period during the month of September. This annual shutdown has been a part of their business model for years and is actually a sign of a healthy, well-run local establishment.

There are two main reasons for this tradition:

The Slowest, Stormiest Month: September is the historical peak of the Pacific hurricane season and simultaneously the slowest month of the year for tourism in Los Cabos. It is the logical and safest time for a beachfront, open-air restaurant to close its doors for annual maintenance, deep cleaning, and potential renovations without impacting a large number of visitors.

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A Vacation for the Staff: The teams at these iconic restaurants work incredibly hard during the ten-month-long high and shoulder seasons. The September closure allows the entire staff to take a well-deserved, collective vacation to rest and recharge before the busy winter season kicks off in October and November.

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And They’re Not Alone…

This “September Siesta” is a common practice among many of Cabo’s best standalone, non-resort restaurants. While hotel restaurants remain open year-round, many of the independent culinary gems use this quiet month to take a break.

Based on recent traveler reports from 2024 and 2025, it’s common for other top-tier spots, especially in the farm-to-table scene, to also announce temporary closures during this time. It is absolutely crucial for September travelers to check the social media pages or websites of any “must-do” independent restaurants before you go, as there is a good chance they may be on their annual holiday.

So, if you arrive in Cabo and see a “Closed” sign on the door of The Office, don’t be disappointed. See it as a true insider’s glimpse into the annual life cycle of Los Cabos. It’s a sign that the town is taking a deep breath and getting ready for another incredible high season—and it will be back with its famous margaritas on the sand before you know it.

Happy Travels!